Last AUTV-20 Sports Update of the semester

The Journalism and Digital Media sports team produced their last update for 2013 from the Center for the Arts studios recently. This edition features a look at some bright spots in a 5-5 football season and a look ahead at AUWBB and AUMBB. Plus the latest on AU Wrestling, Cross Country and Swimming.

Produced by Senior Elizabeth Bucheit and anchored by Junior Kate Lentz, this is the last update for 2013.


You can catch Eagle Sports and News Updates on the JDM YouTube channel and on AUTV-20 after the holiday break. Check us out in 2014!

JDM Senior lands coveted internship at ESPN

Congratulations go out to JDM Senior, Elizabeth Bucheit for landing a much coveted internship with ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut this spring!

"ESPN was on the top of my list for internships, I'm thrilled!" Bucheit said.

An outstanding student carrying a 3.7 GPA, Bucheit has also worked extremely hard on the craft of media production after transferring to Ashland from the University of Cincinnati specifically for the Journalism and Digital Media major.

"Elizabeth will be calling Bristol home for a long time!" JDM TV Advisor Tim McCarty said.

As the producer of AUTV-20's Sports Update, a Photographer and Design Editor for The Collegian,

Host of the 2013 Football Preview Show and a frequent TV camera operator on many of the sports remotes the department has produced, Bucheit epitomizes what it is to be a multimedia journalist.

"We are extremely proud of Elizabeth! She is dedicated in her coursework, and extremely active with AUTV-20 and The Collegian. She is a leader in our department, and we know she is going to do well at ESPN. She is the perfect example of what hard work and dedication can do." said JDM Chair, Dr. Gretchen Dworznik.

JDM Hosts Internship Panel

     The Department of Journalism and Digital Media hosted it's annual Internship Panel, Thursday, November 14 at 6:30pm. The department hosts the panel every fall to give students a chance to learn about how to get an internship. Plus, they get to hear from some of their peers who have interned.
     This year's panelists included (from left to right) Chris Bils, Andrea Stevenson, Rebecca Ribley and Katy Kigaki. Bils is currently interning with the Columbus Crew; Stevenson interned during the summer with a Columbus radio group; Rebecca Ribley interned this summer at WKYC in Cleveland, and Higaki interned in the video production and news department at the Cleveland Clinic.
     An internship is required for all majors in the Department of Journalism and Digital Media. Our students intern regularly at a wide variety of places including radio and TV stations, newspapers, magazines, and video production houses.

AUTV-20's Ashland Alive features president of Ashland Area Chamber of commerce

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce president, Barbie Lang sat down in our Center for the Arts Studios recently to talk about AACC's new membership initiative.



The latest Ashland Alive was hosted by JDM major Rebecca Ribley. You can catch the entire episode on AUTV-20 and on the JDM YouTube Channel!

BREAKING: AUTV-20 News Update features interviews, etiquette and study tips for students

Catch the latest happenings around the Ashland University campus and beyond in the latest Eagle News Update.

Produced by Marin Haba and directed by Ryan Samspson in JDM's Center for the Arts Studios, this edition was anchored by Andrea Stevenson and Chelsi Howman.



Headlines include an interview with the winner of the Ashland City mayor's race, Glen Stewart, Etiquette lessons and study tips as the end of the semester approaches.

You can catch the latest Eagle News Update on AUTV-20 and on our YouTube Channel!

Fox Sports Ohio Coordinating Producer talks to JDM students

Steve Warren, the Coordinating Producer for Fox Sports Ohio (formerly SportsTime Ohio) stopped by JDM's Sports Broadcasting class recently to talk about all things local sports production and how students can secure internships and ultimately, a first job.

"Students need two things to jump-start a career in media, a foundation of practical skills like writing, shooting and editing with a variety of media software, and a great attitude!" said Warren.

Warren, a graduate of the University of Akron and a veteran producer, director, editor and operations manager, told students internships are extremely important because typically they lead to entry level jobs.

Warren told JDM students they have an advantage over many college media students because of the variety of remote productions using authentic industry techniques the department exposes them to.

"We loved airing Ashland games on STO. Your student productions were excellent!" said Warren.